martedì 18 settembre 2007

A snack for my vegan baby

There are a lot of vegan mums that read my italian blog, so I was asked to post a recipe for our little angels too! I posted this quick sweet cream because it's made of nuts and dry fruits. They are very important for vegan kids and I think that this type of food is sometimes neglected. I soak the dry fruits in water overnight and then I blend it into a cream with a food processor.This time I have used dry apricots, almonds and sesame seeds.It is up to you to mix the fruit and make different combinations. You could use only one type of fruit (apricots, plums, figs, dates) or add some hazelnuts, walnuts, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds...) Presoak and blend thoroughly. It's a rich source of vitamins, minerals, fat, protein, sugars. Vegan kids need it to grow!Bubu is 14 month old and wants to eat on his own, but he's no good! :)

what an adorable baby! (and awesome mama!) I like that the cow's only involvement in the snack was her presence! I'm pleased that I never opened a baby jar for my girls - I made it all, and now wish I'd been this creative! :)

Mmmm- that treat is not just for babies! Tippitappi, I love your blog (and your shirts)! I am from the U.S. but I am going to be living in Florence this spring with an Italian family. Do you have any suggestions of how I can eat vegan while living with a non-vegan Italian family? I would appreciate your input! jessiem32@yahoo.com

Ciao! :) Thanx for commenting on my blog! Yes, I´m sorry I write only in Swedish... I´m far too lazy to write in other languages too!

What is it that you like about Sweden? Have you been here?

Love your blog, and your baby is just adorable! I´ll return, for sure! My baby is only four monhts old, so she isn't eating anything but my milk yet -- except for one occasion, some weeks ago, when she _stole_ my apple with both her little hands, and sucked on it!! :D Well, your recepe will sure be handy in about two months or so, when I plan staring giving her real food.

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